166 research outputs found
Protección radiológica en Odontología : conocimientos y prácticas
The present study aimed to identify the knowledge and attitudes of dental surgeons regarding the guidelines contained in Ordinance SVS/MS No. 453, dated June 1, 1998, in force until the year 2019 and later replaced with Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC) No. 330/19. Our objective was to identify the practices of professionals working inthe dental field regarding the knowledge of the essential criteria for performing periapical, interproximal, panoramic, cephalometric or even cone beam computed tomography imaging exams. The research tool was a questionnaire consisting of 45 questions based on Administrative Rule 453/98, which addresses the requirements for the organization and operation of diagnostic radiology services. The questionnaire was sent to 150 dentists via institutional e-mail, and only 55 professionals returned it. The responses revealed that 64% of the dentists declared not to be aware of the guidelinesof ordinance 453/98 and 49.1% did not know the basic principles of radioprotection. Regarding the norms related to the environment, including the use of a chronometer, thermometer and time-temperature table, the study revealed that 83.6% of the interviewees did not use such equipment and that 74.5% of them were not aware of the technical details ofthe equipment. Regarding radiographic films, 64.5% answered that they did not know their sensitivity, and 25.5% did not use them as a protective barrier during the exams. Finally, the study revealed that the professional practices adopted by dental surgeons are insufficient to meet the principle contained in ordinance 453/98 and in theRDC 330/19,regarding the exposure of patients to a radiation dose.O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar os conhecimentos e atitudes dos cirurgiões-dentistas em relação às diretrizes contidas na Portaria SVS/MS n°453, de 1 de junho de 1998 vigente até o ano de 2019, posteriormente substituída pela Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada nº 330/19. Essa abordagem visou identificar as práticas dos profissionais que trabalham na área odontológica, no que diz respeito ao conhecimento dos critérios essenciais para a realização de exames de imagem periapicais, interproximais, panorâmicos, cefalométricas ou mesmo tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico. O método de pesquisa contou com a utilização de um questionário composto por 45 perguntas elaboradas com base na portaria 453/98, que aborda os requisitos para a organização e operação de serviços de radiologia diagnóstica, o qual foi enviado aos participantes 150 cirurgiões-dentistas via e-mail institucional, tendo obtido retorno apenas de 55 questionários. Dentre as respostas, 64% dos cirurgiões-dentistas declararam não ter conhecimento das diretrizes da portaria 453/98; 49,1% não conheciam os princípios básicos da radioproteção. Já quanto às normas relativas ao meio ambiente,incluindo uso de cronômetro, de termômetro e tabela de tempo-temperatura, o estudo evidenciou que 83,6% dos entrevistados não utilizam tais equipamentos, assim como 74,5% dessesnão souberam informar detalhes técnicos acerca dos equipamentos. Relativo aosfilmes radiográficos, 64,5% respondeu desconhecer a sensibilidade desses, bem como 25,5% não os utilizam como barreira de proteção durante os exames. Por fim, o estudo revelouque as práticas profissionais adotadas pelos cirurgiões-dentistas são insuficientes para atender ao princípio que que constava na portaria 453/98 e que constam na RDC 330/19, quanto a exposição dos pacientes à dose de radiação.El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar los conocimientos y las actitudes de los cirujanos dentistas en relación con las directrices contenidas en la Ordenanza SVS/MS nº 453 del 1 de junio de 1998 en vigor hasta el año 2019, posteriormente sustituida por la Resolución del Consejo Colegiado nº 330/19. Este enfoque tenía como objetivo identificar las prácticas de los profesionales que trabajan en el ámbito odontológico, en relación con el conocimiento de los criterios esencialespara la realización de exámenes de imagen periapical, interproximal, panorámica, cefalométrica o incluso de tomografía computarizada de haz cónico. El método de investigación empleó un cuestionario compuesto por 45 preguntas basadas en la Norma Administrativa 453/98, que aborda los requisitos para la organización y el funcionamiento de los servicios de radiodiagnóstico, que se envió a 150 dentistas por correo electrónico institucional, y sólo se devolvieron 55 cuestionarios. Entre las respuestas, el 64% delos dentistas declaró no conocer las directrices de la ordenanza 453/98; el 49,1% no conocía los principios básicos de la radioprotección. En cuanto a las normas relacionadas con el medio ambiente, incluyendo el uso de cronómetro, termómetro y tabla de tiempo-temperatura, el estudio evidenció que el 83,6% de los encuestados no utilizan dichos equipos, así como que el 74,5% fueron incapaces de informar sobre los detalles técnicos de los mismos. En cuanto a las películas radiográficas, el 64,5% contestó que no conocía su sensibilidad, así como el 25,5% no las utilizaba como barrera de protección durante los exámenes. Por último, el estudio revela que las prácticas profesionales adoptadas por los cirujanos-dentistas son insuficientes para cumplir con el principio que establece la ley 453/98 y que establece el RDC 330/19, en cuanto a la exposición de los pacientes a la dosis de radiación
Saúde bucal para pacientes com necessidades especiais: pesquisa avaliativa de Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas
ABSTRACT - The Dental Specialties Centers (CEOs) were created within
the context of the National Oral Health Policy, and the main
function of these establishments is to serve as units of reference
in secondary oral health care in the Brazilian national
health system (SUS), and they must offer at least the services
of stomatology, specialized periodontology, minor oral surgery,
endodontics, and attendance to patients with special
needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of
the CEOs in the mountain region of the Rio de Janeiro State,
Brazil, in the perspective of the patients with special needs
care or their companion’s satisfaction. Data were collected
from 159 users by using a standardized self-applied individual
semi-structured questionnaire. The results indicated a
positive evaluation in most of the dimensions, except the
accessibility dimension. Significant differences (p < 0.05)
were observed between the services of the following dimensions
of quality: accessibility, resoluteness, technical-scientific
quality, efficiency, efficacy, and acceptability. The analysis
of qualitative data, through the discourse of the collective
subject technique (DCS) and social representations, showed
five central ideas about users’ satisfaction and dissatisfaction
with CEOs services (humanized health care, resoluteness of
the service, professional competence, infrastructure and organization
of the service, access to the services). In conclusion,
most patients with special needs care and their companions
were satisfied with specialized dental centers (SDC)
services, although there were significant differences among
SDCs services in relation to individuals’ satisfaction.RESUMO - Os Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas (CEOs) foram
criados dentro do contexto da Política Nacional de Saúde
Bucal e a principal função desses estabelecimentos é servir
como unidades de referência em atenção secundária à
saúde bucal no SUS, devendo oferecer pelo menos os serviços
de estomatologia, periodontia especializada, cirurgia
oral menor, endodontia e atendimento a pacientes com
necessidades especiais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar
a qualidade dos Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas
da região serrana do Estado do Rio de Janeiro,
Brasil, por meio da satisfação dos pacientes com necessidades
especiais ou de seus acompanhantes. Os dados
foram coletados de 159 usuários utilizando um questionário
semiestruturado individual auto-aplicado padronizado.
Os resultados indicaram uma avaliação positiva na
maioria das dimensões, exceto na acessibilidade. Diferenças
significativas (p < 0.05) foram observadas entre os
serviços nas seguintes dimensões de qualidade: acessibilidade,
resolutividade, qualidade técnico-científica, eficiência,
eficácia e aceitabilidade. A análise dos dados
qualitativos, por meio da técnica do Discurso do Sujeito
Coletivo (DSC) e das representações sociais, apresentou
cinco ideias centrais sobre a satisfação e insatisfação dos
usuários com os serviços dos CEOs (cuidado humanizado,
resolutividade do serviço, competência profissional, infraestrutura
e organização do serviço, acesso aos serviços).
Em conclusão, a maioria dos pacientes com necessidades
especiais e seus acompanhantes estavam satisfeitos
com os serviços dos CEOs, embora houvesse diferenças
significativas entre os serviços dos CEOs em relação à satisfação
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Hitting the target: fragment screening with acoustic in situ co-crystallization of proteins plus fragment libraries on pin-mounted data-collection micromeshes
A method is presented for screening fragment libraries using acoustic droplet ejection to co-crystallize proteins and chemicals directly on micromeshes with as little as 2.5 nl of each component. This method was used to identify previously unreported fragments that bind to lysozyme, thermolysin, and trypsin
Climate and Constructions : International Conference 24 and 25 October 2011, Karlsruhe, Germany / Competence Area "Earth and Environment" (KIT Scientific Reports ; 7618)
The two-day international conference "Climate and Constructions" covered the topics "Building Science", "Construction Chemistry", "Urban Climate" and "Materials Technology and Construction Techniques". Beside invited lectures and a workshop part about the interactions between climate and the construction sector, there was an open call to submit abstracts. The abstracts were assessed by an international advisory board
eHealth Conversations : using information management, dialogue, and knowledge exchange to move toward universal
The publication of eHealth Conversations, developed with the support of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), represents a major step forward for the PAHO/WHO Strategy, since it explores ways of implementing regional mechanisms with free and equitable access to information and knowledge sharing. These initiatives aim to advance the goals of more informed, equitable, competitive, and democratic societies, where access to health information is considered a basic right. This publication is one of the instruments used by PAHO/WHO to develop the initiatives outlined in the Strategy, which coincides with the global eHealth strategy. One of the fundamental needs for the improvement of eHealth is the dissemination of information, and PAHO/WHO is assuming a leading role in this effort. The development of this new electronic publication is a key step in disseminating information that will be useful for decision makers on applying these technologies for the health of the Americas. This electronic book is one of the products of PAHO/WHO’s project: “eHealth Conversations: Using Information Management, Dialogue, and Knowledge Exchange to Move Toward Universal Access to Health.” Participants in these conversations included experts on electronic health and other specialties. Through virtual dialogues, the experts contributed with knowledge and reflections on the present and the future of eHealth in the Americas, analyzed the situation, and made recommendations for the implementation of electronic health initiatives. These recommendations are not only intended for PAHO/ WHO, but also for governments and the private sector. The aim of the project is to guarantee the convergence of local, national, and regional initiatives regarding the adoption and application of ICTs for public health, with special attention on critical issues in this field. It also intends to strengthen individual and collective capacities of health workers and institutions, connecting them in a network of on-line health networks, as well as to reinforce the PAHO/WHO eHealth program.Acknowledge the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) for its financial support in preparing this publication and developing the project titled “eHealth Conversations: Using Information Management, Dialogue, and Knowledge Exchange to Move Toward Universal Access to Health;
Impressions, Spring 2016
Magazine for alumni and friends of the Boston University dental school
Public Health
Public health can be thought of as a series of complex systems. Many things that individual living in high income countries take for granted like the control of infectious disease, clean, potable water, low infant mortality rates require a high functioning systems comprised of numerous actors, locations and interactions to work. Many people only notice public health when that system fails. This book explores several systems in public health including aspects of the food system, health care system and emerging issues including waste minimization in nanosilver. Several chapters address global health concerns including non-communicable disease prevention, poverty and health-longevity medicine. The book also presents several novel methodologies for better modeling and assessment of essential public health issues
Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications
The need for constant improvement to reach a high standard of safety and to make nanomaterials accessible for marketing has generated a considerable number of scientific papers that highlight new important aspects to be considered, such as synthesis, stability, biocompatibility, and easy manipulation. In order to provide a comprehensive update on the latest discoveries concerning nanomaterials, this reprint presents 14 scientific papers, 10 research articles and 4 reviews, that deal with biomedical and biotechnological applications of nanomaterials
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